ADVrunas - Version 2.2 ADVrunas is a program specially created to make the job of System Administrators and Advanced Users easier. It is a substitute for Windows RunAs and overcome many of its limitations. In a few clicks, you will be able to create encrypted shorcuts, start applications with alternative credentials or as a limited user (without administrative rights). A small icon indicates which identity is used for each application. ADVrunas is also a powerful console utility that accepts passwords on the command line.